What is the meaning of equipment preparation in cooking?

Equipment preparation includes preparing the pots, pans, utensils, appliances, machinery, etc.., needed to follow a recipe properly and make a dish.

When preparing cooking equipment, you should start by checking your recipe; you will need all pots, pans, appliances, tools, and so on that are mentioned at any point, along with other basic kitchen gear you will likely need, such as:

- Mixing bowls

- Spoons & spatulas

- Measuring spoons/measuring cup

- Tongs

- Cutting board (and a good chef's knife)

- Colander, sieve, strainer

- Timer